Frank Washkuch

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180Solutions, Hotbar merge into Zango

180Solutions, Hotbar merge into Zango

Two controversial companies, both accused of helping to disseminate adware, announced a merger this week.
Frank Washkuch Jun 8 2006 9:41PM Security
More than 2 million active-duty troops affected by VA breach

More than 2 million active-duty troops affected by VA breach

As many as 2.2 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces may have been also been affected by last month’s theft of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) laptop.
Frank Washkuch Jun 7 2006 10:10PM Security
Microsoft to release new Antigen email security software next month

Microsoft to release new Antigen email security software next month

Microsoft announced today that the first products developed as a result of the 2005 acquisition of Sybari Software will be released July 1.
Frank Washkuch Jun 6 2006 6:38PM Security
New buffer overflow flaw in Windows Server, XP

New buffer overflow flaw in Windows Server, XP

Vulnerability monitoring firm Secunia has warned PC users about a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server, XP Home Edition and XP Professional.
Frank Washkuch Jun 5 2006 7:53PM Security
Active duty servicemen also affected by massive VA data breach

Active duty servicemen also affected by massive VA data breach

Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces may also have had their personal information compromised in last month’s breach of the personal data of 26.5 million veterans.
Frank Washkuch Jun 5 2006 7:39PM Security
Bruce Willis to battle internet villians in 'Die Hard 4'

Bruce Willis to battle internet villians in 'Die Hard 4'

Move over, Harrison Ford, you’re not the only action hero keeping computing safe on the silver screen.
Frank Washkuch Jun 2 2006 8:15PM Security
Macro virus for Sun's StarOffice found

Macro virus for Sun's StarOffice found

Malware believed to be the first virus for Sun Microsystem’s StarOffice has been discovered by Kaspersky Lab researchers.
Frank Washkuch Jun 1 2006 7:23PM Security
Personnel shakeup at VA follows data breach

Personnel shakeup at VA follows data breach

Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson made a series of personnel changes this week following last month’s theft of the personal data of more than 26.5 million veterans.
Frank Washkuch Jun 1 2006 7:06PM Security
McAfee to unleash 'Falcon' this summer

McAfee to unleash 'Falcon' this summer

McAfee announced this week it will release a new subscription service, available to customers within months.
Frank Washkuch May 31 2006 9:49PM Security
Fake Microsoft flaw notification trojan in the wild

Fake Microsoft flaw notification trojan in the wild

Think you’re lucky enough to have been notified of a new Microsoft Windows flaw seemingly before anyone else? Think again.
Frank Washkuch May 30 2006 4:52PM Security
World Cup worm sent off to email users

World Cup worm sent off to email users

Think you’ve just scored tickets for the FIFA 2006 World Cup in Germany next month? Think again – and be careful.
Frank Washkuch May 26 2006 6:21PM Security
VA secretary 'mad as hell' over breach

VA secretary 'mad as hell' over breach

Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Jim Nicholson told Congress today that he’s "mad as hell" he wasn’t notified earlier about the theft of the personal information of 26.5 million veterans.
Frank Washkuch May 25 2006 9:27PM Security
Media blitz, notifications follow Red Cross breach

Media blitz, notifications follow Red Cross breach

The Red Cross has notified 8,000 blood donors that their personal information was allegedly compromised by a former employee.
Frank Washkuch May 25 2006 8:26PM Security
Unofficial registry fix out for Microsoft Word flaw

Unofficial registry fix out for Microsoft Word flaw

A researcher has released an unofficial fix for the latest flaw in Microsoft Word.
Frank Washkuch May 24 2006 8:51PM Security
Report: Former Red Cross worker with access to 1M SSNs charged with ID theft

Report: Former Red Cross worker with access to 1M SSNs charged with ID theft

A former employee with the American Red Cross’ St. Louis chapter – who had access to the Social Security numbers of 1 million people – has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
Frank Washkuch May 24 2006 8:40PM Security
Microsoft releases new betas for 'Longhorn,' Vista and Windows Server

Microsoft releases new betas for 'Longhorn,' Vista and Windows Server

Customers conducting early deployment of next-generation Microsoft products hit the trifecta today.
Frank Washkuch May 23 2006 10:12PM Security
Microsoft, eEye release advisories for Word flaw

Microsoft, eEye release advisories for Word flaw

Microsoft released an advisory Monday for the recently reported MS Word vulnerability that could open up affected PCs to remote code execution.
Frank Washkuch May 23 2006 6:38PM Security
Sony settles rootkit lawsuit

Sony settles rootkit lawsuit

A major controversy over digital rights management (DRM) technology came to an end this week, as a federal court judge approved a settlement between Sony-BMG Entertainment and a consumer advocacy group.
Frank Washkuch May 23 2006 6:23PM Security
Yahoo IM worm plants fake 'safety browser'

Yahoo IM worm plants fake 'safety browser'

Researchers at FaceTime Security Labs have discovered a worm that installs its own web browser onto affected PCs after it’s downloaded through an instant messenger (IM) program.
Frank Washkuch May 22 2006 7:22PM Security
Microsoft working on Word vulnerability fix

Microsoft working on Word vulnerability fix

Microsoft’s security experts are working on an update for the new zero-day vulnerability for Microsoft Word.
Frank Washkuch May 22 2006 7:12PM Security

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